Calgary police say they’re investigating after a “violent conflict” between two groups involving around 150 people Saturday night that may be linked to clashes within the Eritrean community.
Police said around 5 p.m. Saturday officers responded to an incident in northeast Falconridge for reports of two groups with opposing views engaged in violence. They said they believe up to 150 people were involved, and many were brandishing weapons.
Supt. Cliff O’Brien said that police were prepared with additional resources in the event of clashes like those seen in Edmonton and Toronto.
Several people were taken to hospital by EMS, O’Brien said.
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